Strategic Leadership and Integrated Governance Risk & Compliance

Overview

Introduction:

This training program equips leaders and executives with the knowledge and skills needed to drive organizational success through strategic vision, while applying integrated practices in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. It aims to enhance institutional performance, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply strategic leadership principles in managing GRC frameworks.

  • Evaluate and align governance structures with organizational strategy and compliance requirements.

  • Develop and lead enterprise-wide risk management and compliance programs.

  • Leverage data, technology, and reporting tools to enhance GRC effectiveness.

  • Drive a culture of integrity, accountability, and proactive risk management across the organization.

Targeted Audience:

  • Heads of Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance.

  • Chief Risk Officers, Compliance Officers, and Governance Executives.

  • Board Members and Executive Directors.

  • Senior Managers and Strategy Leaders in public and private institutions.

  • Professionals involved in enterprise risk, control, and compliance functions.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Strategic Leadership for GRC:

  • The evolving role of leadership in governance, risk, and compliance.

  • Building a GRC-focused strategic vision and leadership mindset.

  • Leading organizational change to embed GRC culture.

  • Enhancing leadership agility and ethical decision-making.

Unit 2:

Governance Structures and Strategic Alignment:

  • Designing effective governance frameworks.

  • Aligning board governance with strategic objectives.

  • Roles and responsibilities of executives in oversight and accountability.

  • Evaluating corporate governance performance.

  • Stakeholder management and transparent reporting.

Unit 3:

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Integration:

  • Principles and components of an integrated risk management system.

  • Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing enterprise risks.

  • Strategic risk response planning and mitigation.

  • Embedding risk appetite into decision-making.

  • Utilizing ERM tools and technologies for predictive insight.

Unit 4:

Compliance Management and Regulatory Strategy:

  • Global trends in regulatory compliance and enforcement.

  • Developing and implementing compliance frameworks.

  • Conducting risk-based compliance assessments.

  • Managing regulatory change and communication.

  • Measuring compliance effectiveness and culture.

Unit 5:

Data-Driven GRC and Performance Reporting:

  • Leveraging data and analytics in risk and compliance.

  • Designing integrated dashboards for GRC reporting.

  • KPIs and metrics for governance, risk, and compliance.

  • Monitoring and reporting to senior leadership and boards.

  • Continuous improvement and sustainability in GRC programs.